Name: Mazus

Botanical Name: Mazus reptans

Zone: 4-9

Soil: Well drained, rich.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade.

Bloom Time and Color: Violet blue flowers in late spring.

Description: This low-growing plant has a creeping habit and spreads indefinitely. It has light green, oval leaves that may grow to 2 in. long. Great ground cover. Tolerates some foot traffic. Grows only 2 inches tall. Tiny tubular flowers appear in small clusters. Great growing along borders or between stones.

Care: Growth may be slow at first, but once established moderate growth. May require watering.